RFP Exec Search Firm for Associate Vice President, Major Gifts and Planned Giving - 2024

Wayne State University issued an open RFP for executive‑search services to fill the Associate Vice President, Major Gifts and Planned Giving position. The university sought a full‑service search firm capable of designing and executing a comprehensive candidate search, incorporating DEI principles, and providing a detailed fee schedule. After the bid deadline of March 15, 2024, the contract was awarded to Talent Citizen. The award includes responsibilities such as candidate identification, evaluation, coordination with the university’s hiring system, and delivery of references and a fee schedule. No specific financial figures or contract term dates were disclosed in the documents. • Scope: Full‑service executive search for a senior fundraising role (AVP, Major Gifts & Planned Giving). • Requirements: Experience in higher‑education fundraising searches, DEI methodology, fee schedule, references. • Awarded Vendor: Talent Citizen (contact details not provided). • Key Dates: RFP issued March 4, 2024; proposal deadline March 15, 2024; award announced (date not specified).